Kenmore 721.35821500 User manual

Owner's Manual

Manual del Propietario

Vacuum Cleaner

Aspiradora

Model, Modelo 721.35820500

721.35821500

CAUTION: Read and follow all safety

and operating instructions before first

use of this product.

CUIDADO: Lea y sigue todas las

instrucciones de operaci6n y seguridad

antes del uso de este producto.

Directions for Use

Itis a violation of Federal law to use this

product in a manner inconsistent with its

labeling.

Direcciones de uso

Es una violaci6n a la ley Federal utilizar

este producto de una manera contraria

con su etiquetado.

8ears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.8.A

www.sears.com

PART No.: 3828Fi3858A

BeforeUsingYour NewVacuum.......................2

KenmoreVacuumCleanerWarranty................2

ImportantSafetyInstructions............................3

Partsand Features.............................................4

TelescopicHandleRelease................................5

CordRelease.......................................................5

SwitchOperation................................................6

Body Releaseand Positions..............................6

RecommendedPile HeightSettings.................6

AttachmentUseChart........................................7

VacuumingTips..................................................7

Attachments........................................................7

PerformanceFeatures........................................9

Vacuum Cleaner Care ....................................... 10

Vacuum Storage ............................................. 10

Dust bin assembly .......................................... 10

Dust bin cleaning ............................................ 11

Filters cleaning / changing .............................. 11

Replacing headlight bulb ................................ 12

Belt Changing and Agitator Cleaning .............. 13

Cleaning exterior ............................................. 15

Removing clogs .............................................. 15

Troubleshooting ............................................... 16

Master Protection Agreements ........................ 17

Service ................................................ Back Cover

Please read this guide. It will help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum in the safest

and most effective way.

For more information about the care and operation, call your nearest Sears store.

You will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information.

Your vacuum's model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate.

Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new Kenmore vacuum.

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER

This warranty is for one year from the date of purchase, and includes only private household

vacuum cleaner use. During the warranty year, when this vacuum cleaner is operated and

maintained according to the owner's manual instructions, Sears will repair any defects in material

or workmanship free of charge.

This warranty excludes vacuum belts, light bulbs, and filters, which are expendable parts and

become worn during normal use.

For warranty service, return this vacuum cleaner to the nearest Sears Parts and Repair

Center in the United States.

This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from

state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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WARNING-Toreduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to

persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic safety precautions

including the following:

Read this manuat before assembling or using

your vacuum cleaner.

Use your cleaner only as described in this

manual. Use only with supplied attachments.

To reduce the risk of electric shock - Do not

use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

Disconnect electrical suppIy before servicing

or cIeaning out brush area. FaiIure to do so

could result in etectric shock or brush suddenly

starting.

Always turn cteaner off before connecting or

disconnecting the hose.

Always turn cIeaner off before unplugging.

Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unpIug,

grasp the plug, not the cord.

Do not use with damaged cord or pIug. If

cleaner is not working as it should, has been

dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into

water, return it to a Sears Parts & Retair Center.

Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a

handle, close door on cord, or pull cord around

sharp edges or corners. Do not run cleaner over

cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

Do not leave cleaner when plugged in. Unplug

from outlet when not in use and before servicing.

Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention

is necessary when used by or near children.

Do not handle ptug or cleaner with wet hands.

Do not put any object into openings.

Do not use with any opening bIocked; keep

free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may

reduce air flow.

Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts

of body away from openings and moving parts.

Do not use cteaner without dust bin and/or

filters in place.

Always clean dust bin after vacuuming carpet

cleaners or freshener, powders and fine dust.

These products clog the fiIter, reduce airflow

and can cause damage to the cleaner. Faiture

to cIean the dust bin couId cause permanent

damage to the cleaner.

Do not use the cleaner to pick up sharp hard

objects, smatI toys, pins, paper cIips, etc. They

may damage the cleaner or dust bin.

Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking,

suchas cigarettes, matches, or hotashes.

Do not use vacuum cleaner

to pick up flammable or combustible liquids

(gasoline, cleaning fluids, perfumes, etc.), or use

in areas where they may be present. The fumes

from these substances can create a fire hazard

or explosion.

Use extra care when cteaning on stairs. Do not

put on chairs, tabIes, etc. Keep on floor.

You are responsible for making sure that your

vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone unabte

to operate it properly.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your cleaner is

intended onIy for household use. Read this Owner' s Manual carefully far important use and

safety information. This guide contains safety statements under warning and caution symbols.

Please pay special attention to these boxes and fallow any instructions given. WARNING

statements alert you to such hazards as fire, electric shock, burns and serious personal injury.

CAUTION statements atert you to such hazards as moderate personal injury and/or property

damage.

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It is important to knowyour vacuum cleaner'spartsandfeaturestoassure its properand safe

use. Reviewthesebefore usingyour cleaner.

Part No,

Item

In U.S.A

Filters 85880

Bulb 5240

Belt 5282

Telescopic handle

Switch

Carry handle

Telescopic

release lever

Quick release

cord hanger

d.

l

Dust bin

release lever

Dust bin

Nozzle

Headlk

brush

Reset button

(Agitator motor)

itator

Cord hook Motor protector

Body release pedal

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Release the telescopic handle by pulling

telescopic release lever up with fingers and pulling

up the telescopic handle.

To lower the telescopic handle pull the telescopic

release lever up with fingers and push down on

the telescopic handle.

Note : For yourconvenience,adjusttelescopic

handleheightproperlytoyour height,

Telesco "

release lever

handle

I

pic

Turn the quick release cord hanger to either side

to release the power cord.

To store the power cord, wrap the power cord

around the quick release cord hanger and hook,

and clip the plug onto the power cord

Note : To reduce the risk of electric shock, this

vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug, one

blade is wider than the other. This plug will

fit in a polarized outlet only one way.

if the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,

reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,

contact a qualified electrician to install

the proper outlet. Do not change the plug

in any way.

01

release

cord hanger

Hook

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Switch operation

• Off

• Floor: Agitator off

• Carpet: Agitator on

WARNING

Personal injury hazard

To avoid personalinjury,do not turn switch

On/Offifthe vacuumoryour handiswet.

Release the vacuum body by pressing down on

the body release pedal with your foot and

pulling back and down.

Body release pedal

To select a pile height setting :

Turn off cleaner first. Select a pile height setting

by using height adjustment knob. Slide the

adjustment knob to the correct setting position.

Do not position the body when you are setting.

Suggested pile height settings :

You may need to raise the height to make some

jobs easier, such as scatter rugs and longer pile

carpets.

Suggested settings are :

High: shag carpet, long pile, plush, scatter rugs

Med: medium to long pile

Low: short to medium pile

Ex-low: very low pile, bare floor

Attention: Special care is required when

vacuuming certain types of carpet or floor

covering. Always check the carpet or floor

covering manufacturer's recommended

cleaning instructions before vacuuming.

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Height adjustment knob

CLEANING AREA

ATTACHMENT Between

Furniture* Cushions* Drapes* Stairs Walls

DUSTING _ X X X X X

BRUSH

CREVICE_

TOOL X X X

HANDI-MATE_

Jr.® _ X X X

* Always clean attachments before using on fabrics.

Carpet edges

Use attachments such as crevice tool, dusting

brush, Handi-mate Jr.® on carpet edges.

See page 7, 8

WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard

Usecare if vacuum cleaneris placedon

stairs. If itfalls, personalinjuryor property

damagecould result.

To use attachments

1) Place the cleaner on a ftat surface,

Remove the wand off the body by grasping and rotating while pulling up.

2) Set pile height to high

3) Place switch in "Floor" mode.

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Dusting brush:

Functions as a dusting brush,also an upholstery

nozzle which is useful for furniture, shelves etc.

Attach as shown.

Crevice tool:

Crevice tool is attached as shown and used for

corners, between cushions etc.

Note : For added reach the dusting brush can be

used with crevice tool as shown.

Handi-mate Jr.®:

Handi-mate Jr.® is attached as shown and

used for stairs and other hard to reach places.

To remove Handi-mate Jr,® cover:

Remove 2 screws on the bottom and take

Handi-mate Jr.® cover off as shown.

Frequently check and remove hair, string, and

lint build-up the brush area. Failure to do so

could cause damage to Handi-mate Jr.®.

To extend wand:

Rotate the wand to unlock and pull.

Pull

CAUTION

Do not pull the vacuum cleaner around

the room by the hose, Property damage

could result.

TO 8TORE ATTACHMENT8

Return the wand to its position on the body and

the attachments to their holders.

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Motor protector

This vacuum has a motor protector bypass

valve which automatically opens to provide

cooling air to the motor when a clog prevents

the normal flow of air to the motor. If the by-

pass valve opens to prevent motor overheating

and possible damage to the vacuum, you will

notice a change of sound as air rushes through

the valve opening.

NOTE: Do not block motor protector.

To correct problem: Check for and remove

clogs. See CLOG REMOVAL section.

NOTE: The motor protector may open when

using attachments or when cleaning new

carpet, due to reduced airflow caused by the

attachments themselves or by new carpet fuzz

filling the dust bin quickly.

Motor protector

Thermal protector

This vacuum has a thermal protector which

automatically trips to protect the vacuum from

overheating. If a clog prevents the normaI flow

of air to the motor the thermal protector turns

the motor off automatically to allow the motor to

cool in order to prevent possible damage to the

vacuum.

To correct problem: If this occurs, turn the

vacuum off and unplug the power cord from the

outlet to allow the vacuum to cool.

Check for and remove clogs, if necessary.

Also check and clean/replace any clogged

filters. Wait approximately thirty(30)minutes and

plug the vacuum in and turn back on to see if

the motor protector has reset. The thermal

protector system will not reset untiII the vacuum

has cooled down.

Agitator overload protector

The agitator has built-in protection against

motor damage should the agitator jam.

If the agitator slows down or stops the agitator

overload protector shuts off the agitator.

The suction motor will remain on at this time.

To correct problem: Turn off and unplug

vacuum, remove obstruction and press reset

button.

To reset, push reset button once.

Reset button

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VACUUM CLEANER CARE

Always follow all safety precautions when cleaning and servicing the vacuum cleaner.

WARNING

Electrical shock and personal injury hazard.

Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so

could result in electrical shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting.

To store the vacuum cleaner whenit is not

used, assemble its cord and return its

telescopic handle to its lower space saving

position.

WARNING

Electrical shock and personal injury

hazard.

Wrapping the cord too tightly puts

stress on the cord and can cause

cord damage. A damaged cord is an

electrical shock hazard and could

cause personal injury or damage.

Dust bin lid:

The dust bin lid covers up the dust bin.

Screen filter:

Screen filter traps dirt and debris that is picked

up bythe suction.

Main filter:

Main filter captures micro-particles.

Filter plate:

The filter plate separates the bin into two

spaces for various types of dust and debris.

Bottom plate:

Used to throw dust out of the bin.

Bottom plate lever:

Used to open the bottom plate for dust and

debris disposal.

Dust bin:

Where dirt is collected.

Dust bin

plate lever

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For best perfornance always empty the dust bin

when the dirt levei reaches the "MAX" line.

WARNING

Electrical shock and personal injury

hazard.

Always unplug power cord from

electrical outlet before performing

any service on vacuum.

TO REMOVE DUST BIN, press the dust bin

release lever until it snaps, and slide the bin

out of cleaner.

Release lever

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TO EMPTY DUST BIN, press the bottom plate

lever as shown.

Bottom

)late lever

Note : When replacing the dust bin in the vacuum

you need to slide and snap it. Make sure

that dust bin is fully engaged otherwise

suction power could be tow.

C .rryCAUTION

the dust bin by the handle as shown,

TO CLEAN THE DUST BIN AND FILTERS,

separate all components from the dust bin lid

first, and clean the dust bin and filters with

water.

For optional performance check filters

frequently and clean when dirty.

Grasp screen filter, rotate counter-clockwise

and take them out.

Remove main filter from filter screen.

Rinse with clean water only, do not use

detergent or soap.

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Allow main and screen filter to dry 24 hours

before putting them back. Make sure that the

filters dry completely.

When cleaning the main filter no longer restores

vacuum suction to full power, you need to

replace the main filter.

TO CHANGE THE EXHAUST FILTER, take it

out of cleaner and replace it with new one.

DO NOT CLEAN WITH WATER OR LIQUID.

This filter can not be cleaned and must be

replaced for proper performance.

CAUTION

Wet filter can cause permanent

damage to cleaner.

Ensure that all filters dry completely.

Make sure that the cleaner's switch is off and

disconnect the power cord.

Remove two screws and light cover.

Remove the bulb by twisting and pushing it in

slightly; Then pull out.

Replace the bulb by pushing the bulb in.

WARNING

Personal injury hazard

To avoid personal injury, switch off

and disconnect the power cord.

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WARNING

Electrical shock and personal injury

hazard.

Disconnect electrical supply before

servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure

to do so could result in electrical

shock or personal injury from cleaner

suddenly starting.

Frequently check and remove hair, string, and

lint build-up in the agitator brush area. If build-

up becomes excessive, follow the steps below.

Should the belt become loose or should it

break, follow the belt removal instructions.

NOZZLE COVER

REMOVAL / INSTALLATION

Disconnect electrical supply, press body

release pedal and rotate body down, so the

cleaner is laying flat on the floor.

To protect the floor surface place paper under

the nozzle and work area.

Remove 4 screws from the bottom as shown.

Turn cleaner upside down to take the cover off.

To replace the nozzle cover, hook the front of

the nozzle cover onto the nozzle base and turn

the cleaner upside down. Replace the 4 screws

on the bottom.

WARNING

Personal injury hazard

Always unplug the vacuum cleaner

before cleaning the brush area as

agitator may suddenly restart. Failure

to do so can result in personal injury.

TO REMOVE BELT /

CLEAN AGITATOR

Position hands on opposite ends of the agitator.

Ifthe belt is still attached to the agitator, there will

be tension on it.

Carefully Iift the right end of the agitator and

then lift the other end.

Remove the worn or broken belt from the motor

drive shaft and clean the agitator.

Belt

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Remove string or hair that may be wrapped

around the agitator.

WARNING

Be careful when removing the

agitator as the belt tension is high.

Failure to do so could result in

personal injury from the agitator

releasing quickly and snapping away.

TO REPLACE BELT

Seat the left end of agitator into nozzle base.

Loop the new belt on the motor shaft.

Loop the other end of belt onto the belt

pulley on the right end of agitator.

Belt

Pull right end of agitator forward and seat it

into nozzle base.

To seat agitator right end, put right end of

agitator into slot in nozzle base as shown.

Press firmly, checking to see that each end

is completely inserted.

To replace the nozzle cover, follow the

NOZZLE COVER REMOVAL /

INSTALLATION section.

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Unplug power cord from wall outlet. Clean

exterior using a clean, soft cloth that has been

dipped in a solution of mild liquid detergent and

water and wrung dry.

DO NOT drip water in the cleaner.

DO NOT clean tools in dishwasher or clothes

washer. Wash tools in warm soapy water, rinse

and air dry.

DO NOT use tools if they are wet.

The hose located on the vacuum cleaner

carries the dirt from the nozzle up to the dust

bin. If the hose should become clogged :

Unplug vacuum. Remove the assembled wand,

nozzie hose and check them.

Nozzle hose

Check the base of the hose for clogging as

shown.

Putl(I_

Check suction inlet and filters for clogs.

Check

suction inlet.

Note : Clogged filters can cause suction power to

be low. To clean the filter, refer to FILTERS

CLEANING / CHANGING section.

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Review this chart to find do-it-yourself solutions for a minor performance problems. Additional service

needed, other than those described in this owner's manual, should be performed at Sears Parts &

Repair Center.

WARNING

Electrical shock and personal injury hazard.

Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to

do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.

CLEANER wILL 1} Unplugged at wail 0uilet. 1. Plug in firmly, check circuit breaker/fuse.

NOT RUN 2. Switch in off position. 2. Push switch to floor or carpet mode.

3. Thermal protector activated 3. See "To correct problem", page 9.

POOR JOB OF

DIRT PICKUP

1. Full or clogged dust bin.

2. Broken agitator belt.

3. Clogged hose or nozzle.

4. Hose not inserted fully

5. Worn agitator.

6. Hole in hose

7. Dust bin assembly improperly

installed.

8. Belt not installed on motor shaft.

9. Motor protection system

activated.

10. Agitator overload protector

activated

1. Empty dust bin and clean the filters

2. Replace agitator belt.

3. Clean hose or nozzte area.

4. Insert hose

5. Replace agitator.

6. Replace hose.

7. Properly install dust bin assembly

8. Install belt onthe motor shaft

9. Checkfor clogs

1O.See "To correct problem", page 9.

DUST ESCAPES 1. Dust bin assembly improperly 1. Properly install dust bin

THE DUST BIN installed.

LIGHT WILL NOT 1. Burned out light bulb. 1. Replace light bulb.

WORK

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